[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 31, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S3389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Spirit, source of the light that never dims and of the love 
that never fails, light of our life, empower us to live blameless and 
upright, so that we will have a future of peace. Thank You for both 
joys and sorrows, for they lead us nearer to You. Thank You also for 
the signs of Your presence in our world and for the coming day when 
Your will shall be done on Earth, even as it is done in Heaven. 
Remember our Senators. Strengthen and encourage them. Give them a faith 
that can overcome all obstacles. May they never cast away their 
confidence in You. Fill each of us with the joy and peace that comes 
from believing in You. We pray this in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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